Nord-Fron

Nord-Fron municipality has approximately 5.793 inhabitants and covers a area of 1.141,3 km2 in Oppland County, stretching from Rondane in the east to Jotunheimen in the west. These are wellknown mountain ranges which offer the traveller a wealth of opportunities to experience the beauty of the nature. The river Lågen flows through the main valley, where the majority of the people live, and where a unique cultural landscape houses many historical sites.

Turn off the E6 at Vinstra, and you are on RV 255 - Bjørnsonvegen, a beautiful stretch of national highway. The road passes through a rich cultural landscape, from the beautiful farms in the lowland valleys of Vestre Gausdal to the high mountain valley of Espedalen and the fine historic architecture and spectacular precipitous fields in one of Norway's highest villages at Skåbu.

Along RV 255 Bjørnsonvegen is Aulestad, the home of the writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, author of Norway´s national anthem. Lining the route are small village churches, art galleries, theatre, handicrafts shops. Don't miss the geological potholes. Take in a summer concert. Enjoy a visit to s mountain farm, hire a boat or go fishing in one of the myriad lakes, or riding, or simply ramble or cycle through the district.

There are overnight accommodation and many good places to eat, all grounded in local culture and tradition. RV 255 Bjørnsonvegen makes a rewarding detour from the E6; but it is also opportunity to carry on over mountains via the Jotunheimen road, over Valdresflya and on to the fjord country on the west coast. Or, for that matter, to take a day trip via RV 255 Bjørnsonvegen to Espedalen returning via the Peer Gynt Road.

MOUNTAIN FARM VISITS

Breistulen

a beautiful mountain farm area with a nice view. A good starting point for tours, summer and winter. Mountain peaks: Gråhø ( 1156 m.o.s), Saukampen ( 1659 m.o.s.) and Heidalsmuen (1778 m.o.s.) Tollroad, 5 km from road 255 to Breistulen.

Harildstadsetra

Coffe, waffles, lemonade, traditional porridge. Open: July 10 - sept. 15.

Murudalssetra

Marked path from center of Skåbu. Open at Easter.

Sikkilsdalsseter

26 km from Skåbu. Rooms to rent, traditional food. Horseshow in June. Here we find The Prince's cabin, belonging to the Norwegian King's family. Peak: Sikkilsdalshø (1778 m.o.s.) Marked paths to Skåbu and Jotunheimen.

Veslevasseter

18 km from Skåbu towards Sikkilsdalen. 1 hour to go along a green marked path. Beautifull mountain area. This mountain farm is organised in the old-fashioned way cows and goats, selling the traditional redcheese, whitecheese and butter.

Slangen Seter

8 km from Skåbu. Boarding house, riding camp, farm holidays, fishing tour area. You can rent skis, sleights etc.

Hunting, catching and fishing is also today an important part of our daily life, as it was hundreds years ago.

From Skåbu there are roads leading through the Espedal valley to Gausdal and Lillehammer, to Valdres via Bygdin and to Sikkilsdalen. Sikkilsdalsseter is on the very edge of the Jotunheimen mountain range, 1016 meters above sea level. Nearby you will find Prinsehytta where the Norvegian Royal family spend part of their holidags each year. There is a multitude of interesting flora and the terrain is excellent for walks or skiing along clearly marked paths. The mountain lakes are rich in fish and the district is renowned for its annual release of horses, an event mant make a special effort to attend.